I moved here from KY and love it. I was thinking about moving to Western New York (Buffalo/Niagara area). My husband and I are 29 with a soon to be 7 and 1 year old. Maryland is very nice especially Towson, MD. Educate yourself on how to negotiate. My son is intelligent, charismatic & has a heavy interest in theater. I wouldnt advise anyone to relocate to Atlanta unless your net income for a family of four is at least $60,000. Lisa G, consider Pflugerville Texas. Southern California is where I want to be. I work from home so job relocation isnt an issue. Jobs are better, they pay better and they are a little more progressive in culture. Its home and will always be, but like other cities it has changed. I plan to leave. I am looking for a city that is kind of diverse, safe and blacks are kind of welcoming. Good luck with whatever decision you make, God bless you. People are also not as friendly as one would think. Im here in Phoenix Az from Indiana and the blacks here are strange and wont speak. The area I live in is not diverse and the public school system is not good. That was a very long time ago and its still a wonderful place to live. There are few integrated or predominately black middle class neighborhoods here in Boston. Raleigh is very boring the people dont connect with others well. I want to move to CO but the housing cost is extremely high. Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford,. Columbus also has the education choice program, where they will pay the tuition of private schools if school accepts the program, which many do. Im an African American male who was born, raised, and educated in the south. However, how are the MD elementary, middle, and high school system? I lived in Hilliard. I live northwest of Ft Lauderdale it being the best move I ever made. Atlanta is awful for families! Im originally from Rhode Island but moved to Southern New Jersey where we currently reside. Columbus, Ohio Cold Winters But Otherwise A Good City For Young Black Families. Not the case. 34. I heard Houston is a nice city for black families. Yes, as a matter of fact they were talking about the increased crime rates. Orlando, Florida One Of The Best Places For African Americans To Live In The World? Im married and all of our children are grown. You can do well with a modest income and housing is easy to come by if you have decent credit. I dont get it. Any ideas? Hows living in Wisconsin as a black person? 42. If I had a chance to move anywhere now, Seattle would not be on my list. I first moved to Seattle in 1998 for grad school from Brooklyn. Also, is it good for African American owned businesses? Trust me, you dont want to move to Philadelphia. The ranking of the Best Cities for Black Women was based on eight factors: safety, Black population, educational attainment, poverty rates, income, employment, health insurance and homeownership. I love Seattle! I read something saying Augusta GA is a good area to move. Net Migration, 2016-2021: 5.48%. Hi, my husband is from Dallas. Sure, Orlando is known for Disney World and other big theme parks but entertainment options arent the only reason its a nice play for Black families to live. What prevents North Dakota from ranking higher on the list for the best place for single parents . 34.13. It is one of the most beautiful places. Im currently looking to move after roughly 5 years of being here. Im a Cali girl and although I love Cali, Im thinking about heading out. Overall you can find a good place to nestle. You are absolute right Remone. Are we thriving in these cities? Honestly though, theres a major part of me that feels like not finding work in LA was a blessing, so I think Im good on Cali. Hello, Im currently looking to move from Indiana but undecided what city to move to. Im a single mother of toddler twins who is partially disabled looking to move asap. Naeema, you cant go wrong with either one. Braselton. I currently live in Florida, trying to relocate what are your suggestions? From job opportunities to cultural representation, these are the 10 best cities for Black families in the U.S. My husband and I are looking to move from AZ to Texas or NC. Hello, were looking to move our family to Florida. Racism is here like anywhere but its very subtle and youre left alone. I spent 10 years in Columbus Ohio the cost of living is very fair as far as schools go. Clarissa? Florida is where the elderly go to retire from NYC. The cost of living here is very high and getting even higher. I want him in a good area where he is safe, if that makes sense. I moved from Atlanta to Minneapolis. Most of my friends say Gilbert and Laveen are better places in AZ. Arguably one of the best places for black families to live in the world. My best friend moved to Laveen after years in Phoenix. Being from Cali, I miss the mountains and the cooling off in the winter, but the sky here is crystal clear here year round, no pollution, not too crowded for a pretty big city, and there is a lot to do. Lansing isn't just the capital of Michigan, it's an unsuspecting haven for Black families too. Average Annual Salary: $48,530. What cities do you recommend? Anybody else live here? Hello, I recently moved to Arizona in April 2019. Dude I was wondering the same thing. You pretty much need a high level of education to get a good paying job to afford living in Nashville. People are friendly and respectful. Im originally from Kentucky. Try Santa Barbara. Im a single mom about 2 hours out of Raleigh in Wilmington. Honestly people, Orlando is a great place, very diverse. This is exactly why many people either dont end up buying, or even if they have the money, dont want to buy. Atlanta is a super LGBT city. 1. Im a single mom, (one income) working as a nurse, so I make decent money but to buy a house here I would have to struggle, buy something very small or settle on not as good a school district, hence why Im moving. When I was living in the city, being the mother of a black boy, the only choice for my way of thinking was to put him in a private school, or to home school. Tracey, I am in Florida in SWFL, it is cheap here and real state is booming. I prefer to be in a walking neighborhood, restaurants, shopping, coffee, and so. Hi Naeema, I am up here in Connecticut. Where do these people come from? Im looking to relocate as me and my husband are both from Pittsburgh. I moved to Bay area, CA for college and I would rather stay in Bay then WA. This is a great city. Required fields are marked *, document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a0b373aef3ce7327debff457dacebd88" );document.getElementById("if75a4498f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" );Comment *, Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy CookiePolicy Win. Currently live in Akron. As well as a great Art museum, Science museum and zoo! Hello, Im from Chicago and my husband is from Detroit, we reside in Chicago (inner city). Hope this helps. Check into the DMVWashington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Any help is appreciated. My brother just moved there a few years ago and loves it. Did you make that move? The only saving grace I can see is that our genotype makes us uniquely capable to not only withstand this type of degradation, but to actually thrive within it! So far it seems NC and MD are good spots. Overall I like living here. Check out the south and east sides of Orlando. Its becoming to over populated, the water source comes from Lake Meade which is nearly dry and the jobs do not pay much at all. San Antonio is actually 80% white and 6% Black. Black folks are doing well and there is a togetherness here however, we are a melting pot which I love. And unless the majority of your circle is anything other than your own kind (black), your an outcast for the most part. I thought the same thing. It was the first job I quit during my training and I was a very good dispatcher. This is popularly attributed to D.C's numerous opportunities and schools like Howard University and George Washington University. 10. Living in Mesa its a black person is fine. 10 Best Cities In America For Black Families To Live 2023, Should You Aim To Buy Your Own House? Please tell me more. San Diego once had a black community but not any more. I am from Miami, FL. There is a decent black population and the city is not too big. Oh no, Stephanie J. I dont believe Ill ever move back, the city is close to looking like LA, but I do miss fresh inexpensive seafood for my gumbo and the teriyaki. So I chose to home school. Dallas, Texas Index Score: 62.36/100 One Bedroom Average Rent: $1,220 Yelp results for nightlife/square mile: 5 Percent of population age 20-30: 17% Median age: 32.6 Unemployment rate: 3.6% Male/Female ratio: 0.984 Percent of population unmarried: 54% Your story sound similar to hers. I live in Philadelphia PA now and hate it. Even before the pandemic, Black women were underpaid nearly $50 billion in forfeited wages, the Economic Policy Institute reported. Were thinking of making a move that way, the kids love the Kissimmee, Davenport area. Now the city is becoming more violent again so I am now trying to decide if I want to move deeper into the county, or leave the state all together. The factors were calculated as follows: Safety (full weight): Safety was based on the per capita cost of crime calculated in MoneyGeeks Safest Cities series. You can try looking at smaller cities such as, Cary, Garner, Apex, Clayton and Morrisville. Youve been doing this for about 15 years. We want to be close to LA but not too close. I currently live in the midwest but want a better economic and diverse area. Its a split community between white and hispanic culture- There is a black community and I think its becoming a strong presence check out local newspaper the Voice of San Diego. Boone Source: Wikipedia User Jeremy Mikkola from Boone | CC BY 2.0 Overall SnackAbility 6 /10 Population: 19,119 Median Age: 21.2 Married households: 6.0% Households with kids: 10.9% More on Boone: Photos | Homes For Sale | Data 2. Also, if your children are kind they will have a hard time making friends here. Augusta GA is now abandon. Good luck! I live in Buford now and my daughter absolutely loves the schools out here, she said shes actually being challenged vs what she was learning in Cobb County school. Theyre very strange. They dont speak and will just look at you. Natural disaster wise? Reasons why? In Riverside, California, the median pay of Black women is higher than the median pay of white men. Honolulu, Hawaii. It is tough enough here. Any thoughts about Oakland or Berkeley, CA (asides from expense)? Also what are the safest area to live? Just beware that we do get the occasional hurricane and the teacher pay here is one of the worst in the nation (in case youre planning to teach here). Did you find a good resting place? Only 19 percent of family households in Utah are headed by a single parent. I want to live near Tylers Perrys studios in Atlanta. 20 mins from Baltimore and 35 from DC. However, if you have money, a good job, etc you can live in the better neighborhoods. I hate it, the 9 months of rain is so depressing. Miami Beach is nice, but expensive. I have overwhelming evidence, yet I cant get legal representation or a court date. Montgomery county (living near silver spring) is great. I love Texas, Ive been to Michigan and worked for Amazon in Seattle. Libraries, theaters in the area, great health care. 44. Overall, great experience just expensive. Ive lived here for 35 years. If theres anywhere good left to go please share. I have heard of African Americans moving abroad. I am currently living in NYC. I am starting my third chapter in life. Kissimmee Fl is nice also, as well as Palm Coast and Hammock Beach in Palm Coast. I live in Atlanta and I love it here. Im on this site now because I am in the process of re-locating. If youre thinking about making the move, check out more information on Richmondhere. The analysis finds a trend common to Americans overall, in that cities that are best for Black women can be geographically close to some of the worst. I found that to be quite curious as well. I have lived in Seattle for almost 11 years. Thank you. Orlandohas a developing housing market and great job opportunities that arent only at Disney World. The best books about Black motherhood include "Becoming" by Michelle Obama, "Mom & Me & Mom" by Maya Angelou, "Red at the Bone" by Jacqueline Woodson and more. Every African American deserves the opportunity to live in a happy place. Im from NC and wouldnt go to some areas. There is also a small city called Desoto, outside of Dallas, that is dominated by blacks to educate to become leaders. How are the winters and schools? Hello everyone, my husband and I live in St. Louis MO. I live in Scottsdale, and you are right, I hate it here. Lansing is diverse which I guess is why Im seeing it on so many lists. I like to bike, jog and take walks without having to go to a trail. I was considering Columbus, Ohio or some place in Georgia but have my apprehensions about going south. You are right. It can be challenging to find good paying jobs, but not impossible. Often the breadwinners for their families, they have the highest labor force participation rate for women and make up 21% of all women-owned businesses. I started making it a habit that before I move somewhere I always look up the school ratings first. Amen and amen again. Hi Stephanie, I am a married mother of three sons. Hi beautiful people Im a middle aged single mother of four. It was no coincidence that 91% of voting black women voted for Joe Biden, and 92% of votes cast in D.C. went to Joe Biden. In Stamford, CT, Black women made one-third of what white men do, meaning a Black woman would need to work until December 29th, 2022, to earn the equivalent of a white mans 2020 pay. Single mom with kids in different colleges and different states. Not trying to use this as a dating site but I am a retired sbm seriously thinking about relocating from Chicago to a warm climate where my pension may go a little further. I will be renting, until I find something that I love. My daughter is very kind and sweet. Income (full weight): This factor equally comprises two metrics. Black womens Equal Pay Day came at different times for cities around the country. Thank you. I want safe, friendly, affordable with activities geared towards the mature population. 10 Best Cities In America For Black Families To Live 2020. The crime rate and violence has gotten so bad here. The quality of life here is amazing. There are many universities in the area Vanderbilt, MTSU, Belmont, including HBCUs Fisk, Meharry Medical College & Tennessee State. We are a small family of three looking for the safest place to raise my African American boy as well. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey is the best state for single parents to raise children, a new study finds. Only been here a year and I can attest to all of that. Beautiful scenery, but weird people. Orlando Florida and the surrounding areas like Kissimmee, Sanford, etc. However, when we travel anywhere north of Georgia they immediately make friends. Thank you so much in advance. I was born and raised in Boston, and need a new city fast. Born and raised in the Henrico County of Richmond Va. Good zip codes, 23229, 23238, 23228, 23060 23059. I am a mother of 3 looking to get out of a city that has been in economic turmoil for 50 years. The metro area has repeatedly been recognized as the happiest, healthiest city in the U.S. Good times ahead! Its expensive here, but if you do the research and plan well you can make it here. Amazingly I was able to escape alive and without a prison record. Durham, Greensboro, Winston-Salem and especially Charlotte are great places. Excellent place to stay, the job market is plentiful, you can make good money here and the cost of living is cheap. So far by looking at this list, Im still nervous. #19 Best Places to Raise a Family in Massachusetts. Located near the northeast part of North Carolina, Raleigh is one of the most diverse cities in the state. My husband and I are here with our grade school children where do you think this is a good place for a family like ours? Hopefully, the traffic problems will be resolve with the big infrastructure plans. 11! Im in LA and feel the same way. So far, on the top of my list are Raleigh and/or Charlotte NC. Here's a look at the most boring cities in Georgia according to the data: Vidalia. Just my opinion, someone else could have a totally different opinion. Surveys often rank it as the happiest city in Portugal - it's not hard to see why. Definitely not black! I understand why Richmond, VA continues to make these list economically, but as far as culture and things for black people to do, its very boring. Other cities comparable are Denver, Augusta Ga, Jacksonville and Dover DA. Time to relocate. Can confirm. So glad I found this comment. According to Money Geek, the recently released survey Black Women and the Wealth Gap: Best Cities to Flourish Financially found the city of Southfield is the top-ranking place for Black women to live. Im in Savannah now and if I remain in the US Im looking at the Dallas suburbs. Jefferson. Maybe its just my own experience, but there is a strong exclusion of Black folks in the city. They are all suburbs of the area with the best schools. How is it for raising a black family? I was born and raised in WA (parents from the south) and I really cant understand whats up with the people here. When the new police chief was appointed and crime dropped to an all time low, I finally made the move. Its a great place to have lived all my life. Were both into the arts. Wondering what is the safest city for black singles, with entertainment and good schools. Any information will be greatly appreciated. 3. I was thinking of moving from Orlando where I was raised to Ohio, but you have changed my mind. I`m not on the move for myself, but I have a friend in US looking for a good, quiet place where it is easy to get a good job and make friendship with people. I disagree with San Diego. I am a single black woman. Share of Population Unmarried: 51.7%. I need a few serious suggestions for a city to maybe grow some roots. No area for black people in America will be without its challenges in racial harmony. Where would it be a good place for him to live? Hi Robbin, kind of wondering where do new Englanders head to when moving LOL. Any suggestions from anyone living in any of these recommended states or cities? Over 150 years after the HBCU, black descendants in all states should see more progress than poverty. Rent is crazy high and cost of living will eat-up a paycheck. What resources would you recommend to Black women trying to find a livable city? Durham, located about 20 miles east of Raleigh. The gap between the two groups is significantly large. You can always google a question and find out whats trending and current. Ive been here for 13 years and Im done. Can you specify some really nice communities in Cali for a single mom with 8 year old boys? Low and behold, I googled this and my mouth dropped. For example, this could be your own business, stocks or real estate. I havent nailed anything down for sure yet. Definitely look at Tennessee, hear a lot of positive feedback when it comes to the cost of living for the elderly. Why dont you like Raleigh? To be perfectly honest, most African Americans will find virtually all locations in the US somewhat challenging for carrying out the basic functions of life. Black Population (full weight): Representing an available community of Black individuals, the Black population was adjusted to a log scale. It was my 7 year old daughter and myself. This race stuff is like a compressed gas once the genie was let out of the bottle, it was never going to stop spreading. Let me know if you need more info or help if your decide to move. However we recently moved to an area of Charlotte NC and LOVE it here. I will be graduating as an APRN and the laws are great for APRN there. This makes it great for families that are looking for a smaller environment while still enjoying a variety of entertainment options like parks, museums, and zoos. Columbus, Ohio has a huge Muslim population. 9 $51,168 Median Income for Single Mothers $106,921 Mosque No. The people dont speak or seem to know how to interact and it rains 9 months out of 12. It is very expensive and the city is over-populated with no mass transportation. Get the latest news 24/7 on The Black Information Network. Right. Having my kids in the best school is a must thats why Ive stayed put. Even with these significant contributions, Black women live at the intersection of multiple barriers and experience the compounded effects of racial and gender bias. Its a mini Los Angeles. I think it is more diverse here than it was when I moved here more than 20 years ago. High paying jobs and a very good school system. If you can get employment, and find a nice place to stay, the summertime festivities are excellent. It is not North Carolina. Im a service connected veteran with benefits that allow for no property tax and some states free college tuition. Cities considered had a Black woman population of at least 100,000. The economy is great and jobs are plentiful. Hi, Im a single mom with a 4 year old boy looking to move to Texas in about a year or two. I have one child, still in high school. Close to Baltimore, DC and Virginia. There are cultural enticements galore.

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